Parish Service Groups

·         St. Andrew's Group – Chad & Jennifer Hinkemeyer; Arnold & Renne Popp

·         St. James' Group –Gary & Shirley Scapanski; Butch & Jane Thell

·         St. Thomas' Group – Dave & Joanne Zimmer; Robert & Rose Beauchamp

·         St. Peter's Group – Dale & Diane Symanietz; Kirby & Amy Krajsa

·         St. John's Group – Daniel & Joy Piotrowski;  Ken & Ann Bemboom

·         St. Mark's Group –John & Jessica Brenny;  Rory & Sue Thompson

Group assignments are determined by our pastor and assigned as a new listing is published in the fall of each year.  Everyone is expected to serve as a Group Chair Couple/single as their name rises to the top of the listing.  The term is set up for 2 years allowing the co-chair a year to learn in partnership with the chair who is serving their second and final year.

Annual Group Duties and Activities   

Church cleaning schedule

Church cleaning notice is through the weekly church bulletin and a phone call reminder coordinated by the Group Leaders.  Cleaning starts at 9 am and is usually completed by noon.  Everyone is encouraged to bring a pail and rags, or a rake. Cleaning solutions and vacuums are available.  When you arrive on the day of cleaning you will find slips of paper listing the different areas to be cleaned.  This is a family affair.  A job for everyone.  The Catholic Aid Society serves coffee and donuts at the break.  If  you are unable to attend, a $10 donation is appreciated to help purchase cleaning supplies.

Funeral lunch set up, meal service, and clean up.  See page 7 Funeral Committee.

Bake Sales or other fund raisers that periodically are decided.

Male members of the parish may join either the Foley or Gilman Council. The objective of the Knights is to help Catholic men in their faith and carry out works of faith for the benefit of the church and community.  If interested in joining, call Jim Fischer at 320-393-4422.

Meetings the 3rd Monday of every month, 8 PM at St. John's school in Foley.

Liturgical Musicians:

Director:  Rita Kainz  320-393-2431   

Primary Accompanist:  Jill Karls,  320-393-2824

Assistant accompanist:  Barb Wocken, 320-393-2281

Adult Choir:  Any one who loves to sing, ages 15 and older, is welcome to join.  Rehearsals are September through May, Mondays at 7:30 – 8:45 pm in the church choir loft.  The choir sings at the Sunday Mass and special Masses such as Christmas, Triduum/Easter, Confirmation, etc.  Contact Rita Kainz to join. 

Kids Choir:  Children under the age of 14 can contact Jill Karls for more information.

Instrumentalists with a desire to use their talents for praise and worship, are encouraged to contact Jill Karls or Rita Kainz. 

Lora Knafla - President

Christian Mothers meet four times a year to encourage one another and support one another in prayer. If interested in joining call Lora Knafla at 320-393-2701

We believe . . .

As Catholics, we look upon the cemetery, the earthly home of the departed, as the burial place of the faithful who are awaiting the resurrection.  Hence, the cemetery is a sacred place that invokes blessed memories and so is worthy of our care and respect.  It is in accord with this faith that the regulations are adopted.  The word "cemetery" is from the Greek word that means "sleeping chamber", which also indicates our belief in the resurrection.  In our cemetery, bodies are placed so that they face east, in the direction of the rising sun.  This is in accord with the ancient custom of Christians who have both their cemeteries and churches facing east.

Chairpersons: Ray Schlichting, Duane Walz

Responsibilities:

·        Present at the opening and closing of graves

·        Levels cemetery grounds over the whole cemetery

·        Hire person to mow the grounds

·        Works toward the goal to make the cemetery look good

·        Meetings:  March, June, September

Quick Link to Cemetery Rules
 

The six parish groups rotate in helping with funeral lunches. 

Head cook - Jean Bemboom

6 Parish Groups rotate helping with funeral lunches.  Since funerals come up on short notice, Group Leaders phone their members for volunteers to set up the lunch tables (possibly the night before), to serve and clean up after the lunch (typically 11-2pm).  The Funeral Committee prepares the lunch.  The Head Cook meets with the family to determine menu and the anticipated number to be attending the lunch.  Based on this the Head Cook will request the number of workers needed as well as the number of donated cakes, bars, pickles, etc. 

For information on membership, events, or to inquire about sponsorship of events, call Teri Ireland  at 320-393-4220. 

See the Parish Secretary to volunteer

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